.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Workers WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas Area Chiefs for the Kansas Area Superstar as well as Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Specialization' Pittsburgh Steelers debut in the team's initial preseason game Friday evening, pair of plays eclipsed the quarterback's performance.A stumbled snap substitution on each of Fields' first pair of drives obstructed the Steelers' first trip of the year, as well as the slips were actually just component of a mediocre 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I believed he carried out some good things," instructor Mike Tomlin stated. "But undoubtedly he belonged of the C-Q swap, and coming from my standpoint that is actually twin responsibility on the center and also the quarterback. It voided a ton of benefits going on in those first couple of drives." Specialization bet 3 set, finishing 5 of 6 tries for 67 gardens, but besides the fumbles he was sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe first fumble began the position push as the Steelers went across midfield. The mistake in between Fields and also center Nate Herbig set you back the group 4 lawns on initially down. The unit couldn't bounce back, punting 3 plays later.On the upcoming drive, the 1st piece of cake was actually another fumbled exchange. This time around the sphere was actually recuperated through fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard gain, however the Steelers still went three-and-out as Specialization contended 2 yards and then was sacked by Danielle Seeker for a reduction of 8." Our experts were actually simply shooting ourselves in the foot," Specialization stated. "Screwed up piece of cake, I assume all 3 stages, so we can undoubtedly be actually a lot better during that part." As well as I assume the popping component, our experts merely reached be on the very same web page. I'll put that on me to only get on the same webpage and also understand who resides in that facility or recognize just how to adjust and also what I need to accomplish." Justin Area went 5-of-6 for 67 yards in his 3 series Friday evening, yet belonged to pair of fumbles and was actually sacked two times. Image by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, however, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Fields went out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen finished the ready the Steelers, completing 17 of 23 tries for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo Bills in the 2nd preseason activity upcoming full week, the Steelers are actually most likely to include one more quarterback to the mix.During his postgame news conference, Tomlin said he counts on Russell Wilson to become accessible in the upcoming activity. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he remains to function back from a calf injury, Specialization was actually revealed as the starter and ran out to a sea of Awful Towels as his label was gotten in touch with." It was cool," Area claimed. "I think our outfits are actually truly cool. I liked the dark and also yellow, black as well as gold, so it was actually incredible to put the brand new strings on as well as type of obtain a brand new coliseum, get a new feeling." Though the Steelers' very early travels stalled out, Area showed flashes of his playmaking capability as he completed his very first 5 attempts, consisting of a 20-yard dart to receiver Van Jefferson." I feel like I resided in a really good rhythm, and also I assume we were actually moving the ball properly," Fields claimed. "I think only the messed up breaks, points like that, they can eliminate a whole ride, however I presume the total rhythm of points I assume our team reside in and also away from the huddle swiftly and really felt good." His lone incompletion was actually another deep-seated ball to Jefferson that was actually ruled out of bounds, yet Fields presumed the recipient finished the drawback." Yeah, I believed he was in bounds," Specialization stated. "I'm certainly not visiting be located." As well as for Area and also the offense, Friday was actually likewise the 1st opportunity to work with brand new annoying planner Arthur Johnson. The offense installed only 12 points, yet it acquired 344 gardens, 19 first downs and also 109 hurrying backyards-- as well as balanced 6 backyards per play." You may sort of get a feel about what Arthur's thinking, exactly how he engages in the game, exactly how he just corresponds along with you on the subsidiary and also things like that," Specialization claimed. "In order that was actually good, merely being actually with all of them as well as kind of having a real-in video game take in along with him." ... I presume the total process went well and also simply the logistics of everything went well.".